Palm kernel methyl ester torch fuel

a technology of methyl ester and torch fuel, which is applied in the field of liquid fuels, can solve the problems of requiring refilling operation,

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-10-01
LAMPLIGHT FARMS
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The present invention provides a torch fuel composition that is attainable via esterification of plant oils, such as palm kernel oil, with minimal further processing needed. The fuel composition includes a methyl ester with a specific carbon chain length distribution, including a certain percentage of C8 and C10 constituents. This specific composition provides optimal burn characteristics for a torch or lamp fuel. The invention also provides a torch with a fuel canister, wick, and wick holder, as well as a method for using the torch fuel. The technical effects of the invention include improved flame brightness, reduced soot production, and efficient energy utilization for torch or lamp fuel.

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However, the refilling operation may necessitate contact with unpleasant fuels or chemicals.

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[0014]In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a palm kernel based liquid torch fuel is utilized with a torch. The use of the fuels of the present disclosure is not meant to be hereby limited to the specific liquid fuel torches disclosed. Rather, it is understood that the fuels of the present disclosure may be useful with a variety of torches, including those strictly for decoration, those providing useable lighting, and those used to disperse scents, oils, or useful chemicals into the atmosphere.

[0015]Referring now to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a liquid fueled torch according to aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The torch 100 is merely exemplary, and should not be taken to be limiting. The torch 100 may be used as an insert with a stand or other display device to create a torch assembly. In some embodiments, the torch 100 is used as a stand-alone item. The torch 100 is a two-piece design with two major pieces including a top 1602 and canister 1604. The canister 160...

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A palm kernel methyl ester torch fuel is disclosed.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the priority of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 094,290 entitled “METHYL ESTER TORCH FUEL,” filed Dec. 2, 2013, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This disclosure relates to liquid fuels in general and, more particularly, to utilization of plant derived combustibles as a liquid torch fuel.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Liquid fueled torches may be utilized for a number of purposes such as decorative lighting and dispersing scented oils. Liquid fueled torches may also be used to disperse insect repellant oils and / or chemicals, and may be reusable and refillable. However, the refilling operation may necessitate contact with unpleasant fuels or chemicals. Transporting, using, and storing many current fuels requires a degree of care, especially with conventional hydrocarbon-derived fuels.[0004]What is needed is a product for addressing the above, and related, is...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F23D3/24C10L1/02
CPCC10L1/02F23D3/24
InventorKIMMEL, ADAM S.FINDLEY, III, HOWARD M.
OwnerLAMPLIGHT FARMS